Chrysanthemum named &#34;Rendez-Vous&#34;

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a new and distinct variety of Chrysanthemum of a lighter than dawn pink bloom with a rose bengal red center.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofChrysanthemum plant which is a cross of unknown parents. The inventionwas discovered by Martinus van der Jagt in April, 1983 at Paradijsweg88, Ter Aar, Holland. The invention has been asexually reproduced bycuttings at the same location. The new cultivar has been found to retainits distinctive characteristics through successive propagations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention of a new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum isshown in the accompanying drawings, the color being as nearly true aspossible with color photographs of this type.

FIG. 1 shows the full bloom of the new cultivar.

FIG. 2 shows various stages of bloom of the new cultivar.

FIG. 3 shows the foliage and stem of the new cultivar.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This new variety of Chrysanthemum is of the botanical classificationChrysanthemum morifolium named Rendez-Vous. When grown in the vicinityof Ter Aar, Holland, it has a response time of approximately 8 weeks.This new variety produces medium sized lighter than dawn pink bloomswith rose bengal red centers having a 2 week performance. This newvariety of Chrysanthemum has been found to retain its distinctivecharacteristics throughout successive propagations and may be plantedunder greenhouse conditions in Holland between weeks 1-36.

The following is a description of the plant and characteristics thatdistinguish it over related known varieties and antecedents:

Bud:

Size.--Medium.

Form.--Round and high.

Color.--Most to orchid purple. R.H.S. 31/3 and R.H.S. 31/2.

Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium.

Bloom:

Size.--Medium.

Fully open.--6 cms.

Borne.--Single, sometimes several.

Stems.--Medium to weak.

Form.--Decorative.

Permanence.--Appr. 12-14 days.

Color:

Center of flower.--Rose bengal red, R.H.S. 25.

Base of petals.--Lighter than dawn pink, near R.H.S. 523/3.

Inside of petals.--Lighter than dawn pink, near R.H.S. 523/3.

Reverse of petals.--Lighter than dawn pink, near R.H.S. 523/3.

Outer petals.--Lighter than dawn pink, near R.H.S. 523/3.

Tonality from a distance.--A double colored decorative. Most of thepetals are lighter than dawn pink. The center is a rose bengal red.

Discoloration.--Some to more white.

Petals:

Texture.--Decorative flower. Incurving petals in the center, straight toreflexing petals to the edge.

Number.--Besides the incurved center part appr. 78-85.

Arrangement.--Imbricated.

Persistence.--Medium to strong.

Fragrance.--Normal.

Reproductive organs:

stamens.--Very small.

Pollen.--Few.

Styles.--Columnar.

Length.--Medium.

Stigmas.--Small.

Ovaries.--Enclosed in calyx.

Plant:

Form.--Herbaceous.

Growth.--Medium.

Height.--Medium.

Peduncle.--Medium to weak.

Foliage:

Color.--Medium.

Size.--Medium to large.

Quantity.--Normal.

Shape.--Pointed.

Texture.--Normal.

Ribs and veins.--Light and sharp.

Edge.--Undulated to deeply undulated.

Leaf underside.--Rough.

Leaf upperside.--Rough.

In the description above, color references are made to The HorticulturalColour Chart I & II issued by The British Colour Council incollaboration with The Royal Horticultural Society, Copyright Robert F.Wilson, Vol I, 1938; Vol II, 1941, printed by Henry Stone & Son, Ltd.,Banbury, England.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinctive variety of Chrysanthemum namedRendez-Vous, as described and illustrated in the foregoing specificationand accompanying drawings.